Common Ways Adults Get Head Lice

As adults in our households it is often our job to take care of anyone who may have head lice, but this is often the most common way adults get lice. Children or other family members with lice is the most common cause of outbreaks within an entire family. There are simple ways to avoid the rest of your family getting lice though even if one member is infested. Remember the contact rule and avoid direct head to head contact. Follow the above suggestions on sharing and be sure to thoroughly clean your home. You can find our cleaning suggestions here. Be sure to avoid sharing things like blankets and pillows and be wary of lounging in the same spots until cleaned. It can be hard to deal with lice disrupting your family time, but California’s Lice Clinic is here to help.